Bella Smile is a Sapphire Invisalign provider — the platform's highest tier, awarded for elite case volume and clinical expertise.
We treat every level of complexity, from simple alignment to complex bites, for children, teens, and adults. Advanced technology and precision biomechanics often let us avoid traditional extractions and even surgery — delivering results other practices say require braces or surgical intervention.
Four steps, each one designed around you—not a template.
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Complimentary consultation
Meet your doctor, digital iTero scan—no impressions, no pressure.
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Collaborative planning
All three doctors review your case to design the most thoughtful plan.
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Precision treatment
Aligners custom-designed by your doctor, with direct access to them throughout treatment and quick responses whenever you have a check-in or question.
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Built for long-term stability
Custom-bent permanent retainers, nighttime retainers, and Invisalign retainers for both braces and Invisalign patients — so you can always reorder the exact same retainer whenever you need it.
Why it matters
Invisalign is a tool. It’s expertise that achieves the outcome.
Aligners are only as good as the doctor planning them. Our doctors teach these techniques to orthodontists worldwide—your case benefits from the same depth.
Advanced technologyiTero digital scans, precise staging, greater comfort
Invisalign options
One system. A plan for every stage of life.
Clear aligner treatment isn't one product—it's a family of approaches. Your consultation identifies which one fits your age, your bite, and your goals.
Can I still get Invisalign if another orthodontist said I wasn't a candidate?
Often, yes. We routinely treat complex bites, open bites, deep bites, and Class II/Class III problems — including selected non-surgical cases other offices may have turned away.
How long does Invisalign take to straighten teeth?
Most cases take 10–20 months. Minor corrections can be shorter; complex bite treatment can take longer. Your consultation gives you a personalized timeline.
How much does Invisalign cost in San Francisco?
Cost depends on how much your teeth need to move. Limited cases (minor crowding or spacing): $2,000–$4,500. Moderate (more crowding, some bite correction): $5,000–$7,000. Comprehensive (both arches, bigger bite corrections): $7,000–$8,500. Complex (skeletal bite issues or surgical coordination): $8,500+. We provide transparent pricing, insurance guidance, and monthly payment plans.
Is Invisalign as effective as braces?
When treated at Bella Smile, many cases achieve results equal to — or even better than — braces, thanks to our experience correcting the bite, not just aligning teeth. We also treat many cases that are difficult to manage with braces more easily with Invisalign.
Can Invisalign fix an overbite, underbite, or deep bite?
Yes. We treat all of these cases with Invisalign proficiently, correcting the underlying bite — not just aligning the teeth.
Can Invisalign help you avoid jaw surgery?
Often. We take 3D x-rays and superimpose them onto the treatment plan to confirm teeth stay within the bone, and to see whether we can camouflage the case and avoid surgery. Many patients are surprised when we're able to avoid the surgery they were told elsewhere was necessary.
Can Invisalign fix crowded teeth without extractions?
Often, yes. Depending on your bite and anatomy, we may create space through expansion, distalization, and controlled tooth movement instead of removing permanent teeth.
Should I see an orthodontist or a dentist for Invisalign?
The aligners are identical either way, but the treatment planning isn't. Orthodontists have 3 additional years of specialty training in tooth movement, bite correction, growth, and biomechanics. At Bella Smile, we don't just accept the plan software generates — we spend hours every day customizing each ClinCheck, moving teeth to the ideal final position, and controlling the staging and attachment design so treatment stays efficient, predictable, and tailored to your case.
What if my teeth don't track exactly as planned with Invisalign?
Common, and expected. Biology doesn't always follow the software perfectly, so your orthodontist monitors progress and troubleshoots at every visit. Tracking comes down to wear time: aligners worn 21+ hours a day will track as planned. Leaving them out for more than an hour a day can require refinements and additional aligners to finish the details.
What's the best orthodontist for Invisalign in San Francisco?
Bella Smile is a Sapphire Invisalign provider with 8,500+ cases treated. Our doctors teach, research, and train other orthodontists, and you see an orthodontist at every visit — not just a technician.
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